The Chamonix Valley is
situated at the foot of Mont Blanc, 4807 m which borders Switzerland,
France and Italy, it boasts the most famous cable car in the
world The Aiguille do Midi. Chamonix was also host to the first
Winter Olympics in 1924.
Many of the great British Alpinist's, both past and present have
arrived in Chamonix to cut thierteeth on the surrounding peaks
which include the Dru, Aguille Verte and the Grand Jorrasses.
Today, Skiers and Snowboarders of all levels arewell served in
a variety of differing areas:-
Les Houches and Le Tour offer cruising Blues and Reds, the former
tree lined runs ideal for getting the turns going, the latter
stunning new runs towards Vallorcine. Both areas are perfect
for beginners or lower intermediates.
Le Brevant and Laflegere are a bit steeper and in parts more
technical but with Reds and Blues the older of the day with places
to get to grips with those Off Piste turns.
Le Grand Montets here the days
are never the same with steep Reds ( How many people have told
me they would be Blacks in other resorts?) culminating in the
Grand Montets cable car allowing our clients to ski a run of
2047 meter in vertical.
Aiguille De Midi Vallee Blanche
if twenty two kilometres is not enough why not take a high mountain
guide and ski 24 km, 2,800 meters vertical surrounded by the
glory of the high mountains.
If you are a Red Run specialist
in control or someone who like to go steeper, there are different
routes to suit different tastes.
All the ski areas have traditional mountain restaurants with
terraces and bar to enjoy sun, staggering views and the total
ambiance of skiing.
Chamonix Itself
We boast over 150 Bars, which vary from groovy Snoboard Bars
to traditional alpine watering holes. Where as the evening progresses
every jump gets hiher and every run, that bit faster. There are
also 6 nightclubs which we are informed by clients close at 4
in the morning.
"Then, framed, as it were between the massive tower of the
Aiguille de Triolet and the more distant Jorasses, lies without
exception, the most delicately beautifuk picture I have ever
seen-the whole massif of Mont Blanc."
